| 100% | BUR | 3 | Case that may stick to a sock |
| 54% | DRONE | 5 | Robotic, unmanned aerial spy that may be used to case a target location |
| 49% | PATENTLAW | 9 | Type of case that might surround a product? |
| 48% | GECKO | 5 | Lizard that can stick to a wall |
| 48% | URL | 3 | String that may lead to a thread? |
| 48% | MISMATCH | 8 | Setup that may lead to a rout |
| 48% | AIRHOSE | 7 | Tube that may lead to a tire |
| 48% | FORMALTALKS | 11 | Discussions that might lead to a treaty |
| 48% | IVY | 3 | Plant that might cling to a wall |
| 48% | DATE | 4 | Meetup that might lead to a sleepover |
| 48% | INS | 3 | Connections that might lead to a job |
| 48% | OPED | 4 | Column that might lead to a row? |
| 48% | INLET | 5 | Waterway that might lead to a lagoon |
| 47% | GIVEANDGO | 9 | Move that may lead to a slam dunk |
| 47% | LOB | 3 | Pass that might lead to a slam dunk |
| 47% | LABORSTRIKE | 11 | Withholding that might lead to a bigger paycheck |
| 47% | TSA | 3 | Org. that might open a case? |
| 47% | DOG | 3 | Pet that might fetch a stick |
| 47% | AUDIT | 5 | Investigation that may lead to a tax evasion charge |
| 47% | LIMO | 4 | Car that might drive to a red-carpet event |
| 46% | ANKLETAT | 8 | Art that may be covered by a sock |
| 46% | SELFIE | 6 | Pic that might be taken with a stick |
| 46% | SELFIE | 6 | Photo that might be taken with a stick |
| 46% | LIMBO | 5 | Game that might be played with a stick |
| 46% | SPEAK | 5 | Command that may prompt a dog to bark |
| 46% | CAT | 3 | Pet that might get stuck in a tree |
| 46% | DIARY | 5 | Book that might require a key to open |
| 46% | LIMO | 4 | Vehicle that might take students to a prom |
| 46% | PIN | 3 | Accessory that might be attached to a lapel |
| 46% | MOTH | 4 | Insect that might be attracted to a flame |